Fragrance comparison

Motif vs Paradiso

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,708 ratings analysed

4 wins

Motif

LELAS

4.2528 votes

Rank #24,637 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

Paradiso

Roberto Cavalli

3.822,680 votes

Rank #1,117 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Motif takes 4 of 7 categories.

Motif
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradiso
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Motif4/7

Paradiso3/7

Ratings & consensus: Motif
Community sentiment: Motif
Longevity: Motif
Sillage & projection: Paradiso
Value for money: Paradiso
Versatility: Motif
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paradiso

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MotifLELAS

ParadisoRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

3.82/ 5 · 2,680 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerMotifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

18%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

32%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,368 votes

Category winnerMotifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMotif

SillageParadiso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value69

Category winnerParadisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

green50%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

white floral53%

fresh42%

Scent match80%Very similar · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CypressPine TreeBay Leaf

Top

CitrusesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

CypressPine TreeLaurels

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cypress. Durations are only published for Motif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMotifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,117

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews292

Category winnerParadisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LELAS Motif delivers an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot and juicy mandarin orange that instantly cuts through warm afternoon air. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on your skin, a smooth, honeyed jasmine heart blooms, creating an approachable bridge between sunshine and shade. The true backbone of this fragra…

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Paradiso by Roberto Cavalli is a sunny, Mediterranean-inspired fragrance that centers on a bright jasmine heart supported by aromatic woods. Launched in 2015, this floral woody musk scent feels at home in the heat of summer, offering a polished yet relaxed character suitable for both office wear and weekend getaways. …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Motif or Paradiso?

Motif takes 4 of 7 categories. Motif is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Paradiso is rated 3.82/5 from 2,680 votes. Choose Motif for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradiso for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Motif or Paradiso?

Motif lasts longest (Motif 75/100, Paradiso 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Motif or Paradiso?

Projection is very close: Paradiso 62/100, Motif 61/100 for sillage.

Do Motif and Paradiso smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cypress.

Is Motif or Paradiso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Motif is the stronger pick. For winter, Motif is the stronger pick. Motif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Motif and Paradiso?

Motif has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Bay Leaf. Paradiso has top notes of Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Pine Tree and Laurels.